Pickin’ At Rugby Bluegrass Competition May 14

Rugby, TN (2011-04-18) On Saturday, May 14, 2011 Historic Rugby will host the first Pickin’ At Rugby Bluegrass Competition. Both Bands and Solo artists playing Bluegrass, Old Time or New Grass are invited to compete for cash prizes. Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar, Fiddle and Bass are acceptable. No electric instruments will be permitted.

Pickin’ At Rugby will be a part of Historic Rugby’s 37th Annual Festival of British & Appalachian Culture, set for Saturday, May 14, 2011 and Sunday May 15, 2011.

Crafters and artisans from throughout the state will be demonstrating their talents in chair making, broom making, quilting, basketry, pottery, spinning, weaving, woodcarving, blacksmithing, lye soap and honey production and much more. Other crafters and vendors will have their wares for sale throughout the weekend. Vendor sales will be held Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm EDT. Booths will be set up around Rugby's historic grounds.

Other festival activities will include more British Isles and Appalachian music, dancing, and historic building tours. A variety of British and Appalachian foods will be available at the Harrow Road Cafe and throughout the festival grounds.

For Pickin’ At Rugby applications and further information call 1-888-214-3400 or email rugbylegacy@highland.net or visit www.historicrugby.org.